Texas Southern District Court
Case #: 4:23-cr-00225
Case Filed:May 24, 2023
Last checked: Saturday May 27, 2023 2:30 AM CDT
Defendant
Charles Barber, Sr (1)
Represented By
Federal Public Defender - Houston
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Maverick John Ray
Attorney At Law
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Ike Okorafor
Federal Public Defender
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Defendant
Charles Barber, Jr (2)
Represented By
Joel H Bennett
Sears Bennett LLP
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Defendant
Chad Bellard (4)
Represented By
Aimee Bolletino
The Law Office Of Aimee Bolletino
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Defendant
Carlos McNickles (3)
Represented By
Andrew J Williams
Attorney At Law
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Defendant
Ricky Pittman (5)
Plaintiff
USA
Represented By
Financial Litigation
U S Attorney'S Office
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Lisa Marie Collins
Us Attorney'S Office
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Docket last updated: 05/27/2023 3:40 AM CDT
Wednesday, May 03, 2023
1 1 5 pgs COMPLAINT as to Charles Barber, Sr (1), Charles Barber, Jr (2) and Carlos McNickles (3)filed. Initial Appearance set for 5/4/2023 at 02:00 PM in Courtroom 703 before Magistrate Judge Peter Bray Related [+]. [4:23-mj-00923]
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2 2 Sealed Event, filed. [4:23-mj-00923]
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3 3 Sealed Order, filed. [4:23-mj-00923]
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9 9 COMPLAINT as to Charles Barber, Jr (2), Carlos McNickles (3), filed. (GeorgeKelner, 4) [4:23-mj-00923]
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Thursday, May 04, 2023
Case unsealed as to Charles Barber, Sr Related [+] [4:23-mj-00923]
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Arrest of Charles Barber, Sr, filed. (JasonMarchand, 4) [4:23-mj-00923]
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INITIAL APPEARANCE Minute Entry for proceedings held on 5/4/2023 before Magistrate Judge Peter Bray as to Charles Barber, Sr. Defendant first appearance on Complaint. (Defendant informed of rights). Defendant requests appointed counsel, Financial affidavit executed, Defendant appeared with counsel. Order appointing FPD to be entered, Order of Temporary Detention Pending Hearing to be entered. Preliminary Examination & Detention Hearing set for 5/8/2023 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 701 before Magistrate Judge Christina A Bryan Oral motion by government to unseal the complaint granted. Appearances: AUSA Richard Bennett for USA; AFPD Darryl Austin for Defendant.(ERO:Yes) (Interpreter: No) (Pretrial Officer: Yes) Defendant remanded to custody, filed. (JasonMarchand, 4) [4:23-mj-00923]
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1 1 5 pgs COMPLAINT as to Chad Bellard (1), filed. (GeorgeKelner, 4) [4:23-mj-00963]
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4 4 Arrest Warrant issued 5/3/2023; Returned Executed on 5/4/2023 as to Charles Barber, Sr. Defendant was arrested in Houston, TX. Document restricted from PACER under privacy policy, filed. Related [+] [4:23-mj-00923]
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5 5 Sealed Financial Affidavit CJA 23 by Charles Barber, Sr, filed. [4:23-mj-00923]
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6 6 ORDER APPOINTING FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER. ( Signed by Magistrate Judge Peter Bray) Parties notified. (JasonMarchand, 4) [4:23-mj-00923]
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7 7 1 pgs Order of Temporary Detention Pending Hearing as to Charles Barber, Sr Preliminary Examination & Detention Hearing set for 5/8/2023 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 701 before Magistrate Judge Christina A Bryan ( Signed by Magistrate Judge Peter Bray) Parties notified. (JasonMarchand, 4) [4:23-mj-00923]
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Friday, May 05, 2023
NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Ike Okorafor, Federal Public Defender, in case as to Charles Barber, Sr, filed.(Okorafor, Ike) [4:23-mj-00923]
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Arrest of Chad Bellard, filed. (GeorgeKelner, 4) [4:23-mj-00963]
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***Set/Reset Hearings as to Chad Bellard: Initial Appearance set for 5/5/2023 at 02:00 PM in Courtroom 703 before Magistrate Judge Peter Bray (GeorgeKelner, 4) [4:23-mj-00963]
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Arrest of Chad Bellard, filed. (JasonMarchand, 4) [4:23-mj-00963]
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INITIAL APPEARANCE Minute Entry for proceedings held on 5/5/2023 before Magistrate Judge Peter Bray as to Chad Bellard. Defendant first appearance on Complaint. (Defendant informed of rights). Defendant requests appointed counsel, Financial affidavit executed, Defendant appeared with counsel. Order appointing private counsel will be entered, Defendant waives Preliminary, Detention Hearing and Waiver of Preliminary Hearing, Waiver of Detention Hearing executed, Waiver of Preliminary, Detention Hearing executed on the record, Order of Detention Pending Trial to be entered. Appearances: AUSA Richard Bennett for USA; Aimee Bolletino (CJA) for Defendant.(ERO:Yes) (Interpreter: No) (Pretrial Officer: Yes) Defendant remanded to custody, filed. (JasonMarchand, 4) [4:23-mj-00963]
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2 2 Arrest Warrant issued 5/4/2023; Returned Executed on 5/5/2023 as to Chad Bellard.. Document restricted from PACER under privacy policy., filed. (GeorgeKelner, 4) [4:23-mj-00963]
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3 3 Sealed Financial Affidavit CJA 23 by Chad Bellard, filed. [4:23-mj-00963]
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4 4 ORDER APPOINTING COUNSEL for Defendant Chad Bellard. Aimee Bolletino appointed. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Peter Bray) Parties notified. (JasonMarchand, 4) [4:23-mj-00963]
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5 5 BRADY ORDER on Rule 5(f) as to Chad Bellard. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Peter Bray) Parties notified. (JasonMarchand, 4) [4:23-mj-00963]
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7 7 ORDER OF DETENTION PENDING trial as to Chad Bellard ( Signed by Magistrate Judge Peter Bray) Parties notified. (JasonMarchand, 4) [4:23-mj-00963]
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Monday, May 08, 2023
Arrest of Charles Barber, Jr, filed. (GeorgeKelner, 4) [4:23-mj-00923]
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***Set/Reset Hearings as to Charles Barber, Jr: Initial Appearance set for 5/8/2023 at 02:00 PM in Courtroom 701 before Magistrate Judge Christina A Bryan (GeorgeKelner, 4) [4:23-mj-00923]
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Arrest of Charles Barber, Jr, filed. (MelissaMorgan, 4) [4:23-mj-00923]
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Arrest of Charles Barber, Jr, filed. (MelissaMorgan, 4) [4:23-mj-00923]
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INITIAL APPEARANCE Minute Entry for proceedings held on 5/8/2023 before Magistrate Judge Christina A Bryan as to Charles Barber, Jr. Defendant first appearance on Complaint. (Defendant informed of rights). Defendant appeared without counsel, Defendant advises of retainment of counsel, Financial affidavit executed., Order of Temporary Detention to be entered. Preliminary Examination & Detention Hearing set for 5/11/2023 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 701 before Magistrate Judge Christina A Bryan Appearances: AUSA Lisa Collins for USA.(ERO:Yes) (Interpreter: No) (Pretrial Officer: Bradley Woermbke) Defendant remanded to custody, filed. (MelissaMorgan, 4) [4:23-mj-00923]
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PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION & DETENTION Minute Entry for proceedings held on 5/8/2023 before Magistrate Judge Christina A Bryan as to Charles Barber, Sr Defendant appeared with counsel. Hearing reset, Order of Temporary Detention to be entered. Preliminary Examination & Detention Hearing set for 5/11/2023 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 701 before Magistrate Judge Christina A Bryan Appearances: AUSA Lisa Collins for USA; Maverick Ray Related [+] for Defendant.(ERO:Yes) (Interpreter: No) (Pretrial Officer: Bradley Woermbke) Defendant remanded to custody, filed. (MelissaMorgan, 4) [4:23-mj-00923]
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6 6 Pretrial Services Report (Sealed) as to Chad Bellard, filed. (ChristopherSimmons, 4) [4:23-mj-00963]
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8 8 Arrest Warrant issued 5/3/2023; Returned Executed on 5/3/2023 as to Charles Barber, Jr. Defendant was arrested in Houston, TX. Document restricted from PACER under privacy policy., filed. (GeorgeKelner, 4) [4:23-mj-00923]
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10 10 2 pgs Agreed MOTION to Substitute Attorney Maverick John Ray by Charles Barber, Sr, filed.(Ray, Maverick) [4:23-mj-00923]
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Att: 1 Proposed Order
11 11 1 pgs BRADY ORDER on Rule 5(f) as to Charles Barber, Sr. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Christina A Bryan) Parties notified. (MelissaMorgan, 4) [4:23-mj-00923]
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12 12 1 pgs Order of Temporary Detention Pending Hearing as to Charles Barber, Sr Preliminary Examination & Detention Hearing set for 5/11/2023 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 701 before Magistrate Judge Christina A Bryan ( Signed by Magistrate Judge Christina A Bryan) Parties notified. (MelissaMorgan, 4) [4:23-mj-00923]
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13 13 Sealed Financial Affidavit CJA 23 by Charles Barber, Jr, filed. [4:23-mj-00923]
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14 14 Order of Temporary Detention Pending Hearing as to Charles Barber, Jr Preliminary Examination & Detention Hearing set for 5/11/2023 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 701 before Magistrate Judge Christina A Bryan ( Signed by Magistrate Judge Christina A Bryan) Parties notified. (MelissaMorgan, 4) [4:23-mj-00923]
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Tuesday, May 09, 2023
15 15 1 pgs ORDER granting10 Motion to Substitute Attorney as to Charles Barber Sr (1). Ike Okorafor terminated.(Signed by Magistrate Judge Christina A Bryan.) Parties notified.(MelissaMorgan, 4) [4:23-mj-00923]
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Thursday, May 11, 2023
PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION & DETENTION Minute Entry for proceedings held on 5/11/2023 before Magistrate Judge Christina A Bryan as to Charles Barber, Jr . Hearing NOT HELD, Defendant appeared without counsel, Defendant requests appointed counsel. Counsel Determination Hearing set for 5/12/2023 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 701 before Magistrate Judge Christina A Bryan Preliminary and Detention Hearing to be reset once counsel is appointed. Appearances: AUSA Lisa Collins for USA.(ERO:Yes) (Interpreter: No) (Pretrial Officer: Sabrina Delgado) Defendant remanded to custody, filed. (MelissaMorgan, 4) Modified on 5/11/2023 (MelissaMorgan, 4). [4:23-mj-00923]
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PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION & DETENTION Minute Entry for proceedings held on 5/11/2023 before Magistrate Judge Christina A Bryan as to Charles Barber, Sr Defendant appeared with counsel. Court finds probable cause, Order of Detention Pending Trial to be entered,. Gov't Witness: Johnathan Polder; Defense Witness: Devonka Onibokun Appearances: AUSA Lisa Collins for USA; Maverick Ray Related [+] for Defendant.(ERO:Yes) (Interpreter: No) (Pretrial Officer: Sabrina Delgado) Defendant remanded to custody, filed. (MelissaMorgan, 4) [4:23-mj-00923]
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16 16 Pretrial Services Report (Sealed) as to Charles Barber, Sr, filed. (MoniqueGonzalez, 4) [4:23-mj-00923]
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Friday, May 12, 2023
COUNSEL DETERMINATION HEARING Minute Entry for proceedings held on 5/12/2023 before Magistrate Judge Christina A Bryan as to Charles Barber, Jr. Defendant appeared with counsel. Order appointing private counsel will be entered, Order of Temporary Detention to be entered,. Preliminary Examination & Detention Hearing set for 5/15/2023 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 701 before Magistrate Judge Christina A Bryan Appearances: AUSA Grace M Murphy for USA; Joel Bennett (CJA) for Defendant.(ERO:Yes) (Interpreter: No) (Pretrial Officer: Sabrina Delgado) Defendant remanded to custody, filed. (MelissaMorgan, 4) [4:23-mj-00923]
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17 17 ORDER APPOINTING COUNSEL for Defendant Charles Barber, Jr. Joel Bennett appointed. ( Signed by Magistrate Judge Christina A Bryan) Parties notified. (MelissaMorgan, 4) [4:23-mj-00923]
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18 18 BRADY ORDER on Rule 5(f) as to Charles Barber, Jr. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Christina A Bryan) Parties notified. (MelissaMorgan, 4) [4:23-mj-00923]
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19 19 Order of Temporary Detention Pending Hearing as to Charles Barber, Jr Preliminary Examination & Detention Hearing set for 5/15/2023 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 701 before Magistrate Judge Christina A Bryan ( Signed by Magistrate Judge Christina A Bryan) Parties notified. (MelissaMorgan, 4) [4:23-mj-00923]
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Monday, May 15, 2023
PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION & DETENTION Minute Entry for proceedings held on 5/15/2023 before Magistrate Judge Christina A Bryan as to Charles Barber, Jr Defendant appeared with counsel. Bond set, Unsecured $50,000, K. Barber Surety, Defendant advised of conditions of release, Court finds probable cause,. Gov't Witness: Johnathan Polder; Defense Witness: Elisha Johnson Appearances: AUSA Lisa Collins for USA; Joel Bennett (CJA) for Defendant.(ERO:Yes) (Interpreter: No) (Pretrial Officer: Sabrina Delgado) Bond executed and deft to be released, filed. (MelissaMorgan, 4) [4:23-mj-00923]
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20 20 3 pgs ORDER OF DETENTION PENDING Trial as to Charles Barber, Sr ( Signed by Magistrate Judge Christina A Bryan) Parties notified. (MelissaMorgan, 4) [4:23-mj-00923]
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22 22 Unsecured Appearance Bond Entered as to Charles Barber, Jr in amount of $ $50,000,, filed. (MelissaMorgan, 4) [4:23-mj-00923]
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23 23 4 pgs ORDER Setting Conditions of Release as to Charles Barber, Jr. ( Signed by Magistrate Judge Christina A Bryan) Parties notified. (MelissaMorgan, 4) [4:23-mj-00923]
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Att: 1 Unredacted attachment
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
8 8 Arrest Warrant issued 05/04/2023; Returned Executed on 05/05/2023 as to Chad Bellard. Document restricted from PACER under privacy policy., filed. (AkeitaMichael, 4) [4:23-mj-00963]
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21 21 Pretrial Services Report (Sealed) as to Charles Barber, Jr, filed. (ticlark, 4) [4:23-mj-00923]
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24 24 Arrest Warrant issued 05/03/2023; Returned Executed on 05/04/2023 as to Charles Barber, Sr. Defendant was arrested in Houston, TX. Document restricted from PACER under privacy policy., filed. (AkeitaMichael, 4) [4:23-mj-00923]
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25 25 Application for Writ of Habeas Corpus ad Prosequendum for Carlos Demetris McNickles to appear on 05/24/2023 in case as to Carlos McNickles, filed. (AntonioBanda, 4) [4:23-mj-00923]
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26 26 Writ of Habeas Corpus ad Prosequendum Issued as to Carlos McNickles ( Signed by Judge Magistrate Judge Christina A Bryan) Initial Appearance set for 5/24/2023 at 02:00 PM in Courtroom 700 before Magistrate Judge Sam S Sheldon, filed. (AntonioBanda, 4) [4:23-mj-00923]
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Thursday, May 18, 2023
1 1 9 pgs COMPLAINT as to Ricky Pittman (1), filed. (AntonioBanda, 4) [4:23-mj-01064]
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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Arrest of Carlos McNickles, filed. (GeorgeKelner, 4) [4:23-mj-00923]
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Sam S Sheldon: INITIAL APPEARANCE as to Carlos McNickles (Defendant informed of rights) held on 5/24/2023. Defendant requests appointed counsel. Financial Affidavit executed. Order of Temporary Detention Pending Hearing. Detention/Probable Cause Hearing set for 5/26/23 at 10AM before Judge Sheldon. Appearances:AUSA Tyler White, Andrew J. Williams, US Probation: K. Barrientos, S. Delgado.(Digital # 2:08-2:11PM)(ERO:No) (Interpreter:No) Deft remanded to Custody, filed.(ShannonJones, 4) [4:23-mj-00923]
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27 27 Arrest Warrant issued 5/03/2023; Returned Executed on 5/24/2023 as to Carlos McNickles. Defendant was arrested in Houston, TX. Document restricted from PACER under privacy policy., filed. (GeorgeKelner, 4) [4:23-mj-00923]
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28 28 ORDER APPOINTING COUNSEL for Defendant Carlos McNickles. Andrew J. Williams appointed. ( Signed by Magistrate Judge Sam S Sheldon) Parties notified. (ShannonJones, 4) [4:23-mj-00923]
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29 29 Sealed Financial Affidavit CJA 23 by Carlos McNickles, filed. [4:23-mj-00923]
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30 30 BRADY ORDER on Rule 5(f) as to Carlos McNickles ( Signed by Magistrate Judge Sam S Sheldon) Parties notified. (ShannonJones, 4) [4:23-mj-00923]
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31 31 Order of Temporary Detention Pending Trial as to Carlos McNickles Preliminary Examination & Detention Hearing set for 5/26/2023 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 700 before Magistrate Judge Sam S Sheldon ( Signed by Magistrate Judge Sam S Sheldon) Parties notified. (ShannonJones, 4) [4:23-mj-00923]
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32 32 7 pgs INDICTMENT (The original indictment with the signature of the grand jury foreperson is on file under seal with the clerk) as to Charles Barber, Sr (1) count(s) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Charles Barber, Jr (2) count(s) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Carlos McNickles (3) count(s) 1, 2, 3, Chad Bellard (4) count(s) 4, 5, 6, Ricky Pittman (5) count(s) 4, 5, 6, filed. (ChrisKrus, 4)
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33 33 1 pgs US Attys Criminal Docket Sheet as to Charles Barber, Sr, Charles Barber, Jr, Carlos McNickles, Chad Bellard, Ricky Pittman, filed.(ChrisKrus, 4)
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34 34 1 pgs ORDER for Issuance of Notice of Indictment as to Charles Barber, Sr ( Signed by Magistrate Judge Jason B Libby) Parties notified. (ChrisKrus, 4)
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35 35 1 pgs ORDER for Issuance of Notice of Indictment as to Charles Barber, Jr ( Signed by Magistrate Judge Jason B Libby) Parties notified. (ChrisKrus, 4)
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36 36 ORDER for Issuance of Notice of Indictment as to Carlos McNickles ( Signed by Magistrate Judge Jason B Libby) Parties notified. (ChrisKrus, 4)
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37 37 ORDER for Issuance of Notice of Indictment as to Chad Bellard ( Signed by Magistrate Judge Jason B Libby) Parties notified. (ChrisKrus, 4)
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38 38 ORDER FOR ISSUANCE OF Bench WARRANT as to Ricky Pittman ( Signed by Magistrate Judge Jason B Libby) Parties notified. (ChrisKrus, 4)
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